    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
    [November 10, 2004]
    [Page 2961]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Yasser Arafat
    November 10, 2004

        The death of Yasser Arafat is a significant moment in Palestinian
    history. We express our condolences to the Palestinian people. For the
    Palestinian people, we hope that the future will bring peace and the
    fulfillment of their aspirations for an independent, democratic
    Palestine that is at peace with its neighbors. During the period of
    transition that is ahead, we urge all in the region and throughout the
    world to join in helping make progress toward these goals and toward the
    ultimate goal of peace.